General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $1.5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.30/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 0% |
| Vat | 5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 19.72/MBits |
| Tld | .sa |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 93% |
| Phone mobile data | $12 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Noon |
| Supermarket | Panda |
| Pharmacy | BinSina |
| Drugstore | Boots |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | N/A |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 1/10 |
| Bars | 1/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | NA/10 |
| Public Parks | 5/10 |
| Swimming | 5/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Kabsa | A traditional Saudi dish made with rice, meat, and vegetables | $10-15 |
| Mandi | A dish similar to kabsa, but with a different spice blend | $12-18 |
| Maqluba | A dish made with rice, meat, and vegetables, cooked upside down | $10-15 |
| Harees | A thick porridge made with wheat, meat, and spices | $8-12 |
| Thareed | A dish made with bread, meat, and vegetables, cooked in a broth | $10-15 |
| Falafel | Fried chickpea balls, often served with hummus and pita bread | $5-8 |
| Shawarma | Grilled meat, served on a pita with vegetables and tahini sauce | $6-10 |
| Kofta | Ground meat kebabs, often served with rice or pita bread | $8-12 |
| Baklava | A sweet pastry made with filo dough, nuts, and honey | $5-8 |
| Umm Ali | A bread pudding made with milk, sugar, and nuts | $6-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Qahwa | A traditional Arabic coffee made with roasted coffee beans and cardamom | 1-2 |
| Shai Karak | A strong black tea with milk and sugar | 1-2 |
| Laban | A fermented milk drink similar to yogurt | 1-2 |
| Jallab | A sweet and refreshing drink made with grape molasses, rose water, and nuts | 2-3 |
| Vimto | A British-style fruit drink made with blackcurrant, raspberry, and grape | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer rug | A woven rug used for prayer, often with intricate designs | $20-$100 |
| Misbaha | A string of prayer beads used by Muslims | $5-$20 |
| Thobe | A long, loose-fitting garment worn by men in Saudi Arabia | $50-$200 |
| Abaya | A long, loose-fitting garment worn by women in Saudi Arabia | $100-$500 |
| Dates | A sweet fruit that is a staple food in Saudi Arabia | $5-$10 per kilogram |
| Frankincense | A fragrant resin used in incense and perfumes | $10-$50 per ounce |
| Gold jewelry | Saudi Arabia is known for its gold jewelry, which is often intricate and beautiful | $50-$1,000 per piece |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Celebrates the sacrifice of Ibrahim |
| National Day | September 23 | Commemorates the unification of Saudi Arabia in 1932 |
| Accession Day | January 23 | Celebrates the accession of King Salman to the throne in 2015 |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Al Riyadh |
| Online news | Sabq |
| Tv | Al Arabiya |
| Radio | MBC FM |